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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,987.71, 22,064.68 and 10,170.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,987.71, 22,064.68 and 10,170.85 is: 14,036.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,987.71 : 22,064.68 = 10,170.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,987.71/22,064.68 = 10,170.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,987.71x = 22,064.68 × 10,170.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,987.71x = 224,416,576.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,416,576.01/15,987.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,036.82

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